Padres mourn loss of famed scouting exec Welke
(MLB.com San Diego Padres)

Don Welke, the Padres` vice president of scouting operations, has died, the club confirmed on Thursday. He was 75. A veteran of 50-plus seasons in professional baseball, Welke joined the Padres in 2014 after eight seasons with the Rangers. He began his career with the Reds in 1965 and also held roles with the Phillies (2006), Dodgers (1999-2004), Orioles (1996-99), Blue Jays (1977-96) and Royals (1970-76).